
Max Mayeu
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Constellation | Canis Major |
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Semi-major axis (a) | 7. 4957 ± 0. 0025″ |
Proper motion (μ) | RA: −546. 01 mas/yr; Dec. : −1223. 07 mas/yr |
Parallax (π) | 379. 21 ± 1. 58 mas |
Period (P) | 50. 1284 ± 0. 0043 yr |
Did you know | Sirius B has a highly elliptical orbit around its larger companion. |
Date of birth | September 26,1911 |
Zodiac sign | Libra |
Date of died | May 1,1997 |
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ID | 1375498 |
About Max Mayeu
Sirius is the brightest star in the night sky. Its name is derived from the Greek word Σείριος Seirios "glowing" or "scorching. " With a visual apparent magnitude of −1. 46, Sirius is almost twice as bright as Canopus, the next brightest star.